Meistersinger Von Nurnberg

The guide contains articles on the complex historical and political background to the opera, a detailed examination of its musical structure and a survey of its sometimes contentious performance history. It also includes the full libretto with English translation, sixteen pages of illustrations, a musical thematic guide and more material.

About the author

Richard Wagner (1813-83) was a composer who drew inspiration from Christian and Nordic mythology, as well as the philosophy of Schopenhauer, to pioneer dramatically new forms of music. His concept of the Total Artwork led to the construction of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, an opera house he designed specifically for productions of his own operas. He also wrote widely on music and art. His operas include Tristan und Isolde, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and the four parts of Der Ring des Nibelungen.

Summary

"Overture opera guides in association with ENO"--Cover.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Wagner
• Publisher: Oneworld classics
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.02.2015
• EAN: 9781847495587
• ISBN: 978-1-84749-558-7
• No. of pages: 300
• Series: Overture Opera Guides; Overture Opera Guides; Overture Opera Guides in Association with the English National Opera (ENO)
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Opera, Musical scores, lyrics & libretti